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*tonto* 01-02-2015 09:05 PM

BOBCAT S300 SKID STEER LOADER
 
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Here we go.

This is my first thread on this website, so I will try hard not to screw up. I recently purchased an ERTL S300 Bobcat skid steer loader from my local Bobcat dealer. I was convinced that I could turn it into an R/C, so that's when the chopping began. I have already finished the project, and will try and post pictures and explain things as I go along. Feel free to ask any questions, or leave comments. I would be more than happy to help a fellow r/c enthusiast out.

Well here goes nothing.

*tonto* 01-02-2015 09:13 PM

Re: BOBCAT S300 SKID STEER LOADER
 
picture difficulty. Will try and fix. Sorry

*tonto* 01-02-2015 09:40 PM

Re: BOBCAT S300 SKID STEER LOADER
 
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Lets see if this works

*tonto* 01-02-2015 09:45 PM

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Maybe this? If anyone knows how to upload from photo bucket, I could use some help.

Trucker_Jo 01-02-2015 10:08 PM

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I've thought about doing a conversion with ERTL models as well. The upload worked for me. Once you get used to photobucket use it;)

TRUCKMAKER 01-02-2015 11:50 PM

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Pm sent

*tonto* 01-03-2015 12:15 AM

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This is going to be a pic heavy thread.

http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/...psf94b8cae.jpg
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/...ps03f13fef.jpg
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7ee40352.jpg
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/...pse2d6fa1b.jpg

This was the model the day I purchased it.

*tonto* 01-03-2015 12:17 AM

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Later that night was disassembly time.
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/...psd08575b4.jpg
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/...psb61b5098.jpg
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/...ps63423540.jpg
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1c6f14e5.jpg

*tonto* 01-03-2015 12:19 AM

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replacing plastic with metal is always fun.
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1771db9b.jpg
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/...psffdcf5bd.jpg
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5374dcae.jpg
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/...psc4c5069f.jpg

*tonto* 01-03-2015 12:20 AM

Re: BOBCAT S300 SKID STEER LOADER
 
Lift arm servo installed. It is a Hitec 645MG servo.
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/...ps976bdbaf.jpg
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/...ps73a0fc27.jpg
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3ada4f01.jpg
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3360254c.jpg

*tonto* 01-03-2015 12:22 AM

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Replacing plastic cylinders with homemade metal ones.
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7dbbce4d.jpg
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/...psdde91144.jpg
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/...psa667a517.jpg

*tonto* 01-03-2015 12:24 AM

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Time to install some drive motors. I used 4x Hitec HS85mg servo's modded to continuous rotation.
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/...ps296ff8b8.jpg
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/...ps8869b7f5.jpg
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/...ps942f47cb.jpg
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0fa5b47e.jpg

*tonto* 01-03-2015 12:26 AM

Re: BOBCAT S300 SKID STEER LOADER
 
All drive servos installed, and another view of the lift arm setup.
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/...ps4e9171fb.jpg
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/...psf9eedd5a.jpg
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7f7361e7.jpg

*tonto* 01-03-2015 12:29 AM

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Installed a skid plate and a HS55 for my bucket curl. I soon found out that cheaping out on servo's here is a big no no.
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/...ps37812c58.jpg
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/...pscec32122.jpg
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/...psb454f601.jpg
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/...ps116bf386.jpg

TRUCKMAKER 01-03-2015 12:30 AM

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Nice work and nice pictures :cool::D

*tonto* 01-03-2015 12:31 AM

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Wheels finally installed.
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/...ps8e026c5e.jpg
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/...psdc9096f1.jpg

*tonto* 01-03-2015 12:32 AM

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Size comparison next to my SCX10 Trail truck.
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/...psd8586178.jpg
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/...ps84b51a06.jpg

*tonto* 01-03-2015 12:34 AM

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Tight fit for all of the electronics.
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/...ps28688cfd.jpg
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/...ps49ce64e3.jpg

*tonto* 01-03-2015 12:35 AM

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Finally installed my new bucket curl with a Hitec HS82MG. This has enough lifting power for what I need now.
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/...ps8c378c9b.jpg
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/...ps310b01f7.jpg
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/...pseb9cb745.jpg

*tonto* 01-03-2015 12:37 AM

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She is a runner.
http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/...psbbf39217.jpg


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